Bachelor of Cyber Security
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with the skills to protect digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Students gain expertise in ethical hacking, cryptography, network security, digital forensics, and cyber law, preparing them to safeguard Sarawak’s digital economy, government systems, and critical infrastructure under PCDS 2030.
Category & Alignment
- Academic Discipline: Computing & IT
- PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Digital Economy / Security & Governance
Study Duration
- 3 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
- Standard completion time: 6 semesters
- Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES
Admission Requirements
- STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics
- Foundation or Diploma in ICT/Science/Engineering with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
- IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 75 / MUET Band ≥ 4
- Anak Sarawak (MyKad “K” status), first bachelor’s degree, full‑time enrollment, no other scholarships or loans
Career Pathways
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
- Digital Forensics Specialist
- Security Consultant
- Information Security Manager
🎯 Target Employers in Sarawak
- Government & Agencies: Sarawak State Government ICT units, Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
- Telecommunications & ICT: Telekom Malaysia, Sacofa, CelcomDigi, local ICT startups
- Energy & Utilities: Sarawak Energy Berhad (critical infrastructure security)
- Research & Academia: UNIMAS ICT labs, Swinburne Sarawak R&D centres
Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)
| Career Stage | Typical Job Title | Salary Range (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–2 yrs) | Graduate Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Engineer | RM 3,000 – RM 3,800 |
| Mid Level (3–7 yrs) | Cybersecurity Specialist / Penetration Tester | RM 5,000 – RM 7,500 |
| Senior Level (8–15 yrs) | Senior Security Consultant / Information Security Manager | RM 8,000 – RM 12,000 |
| Executive Level (15+ yrs) | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | RM 15,000 – RM 25,000 |